Pencombe Mews
Kensington and Chelsea, Greater London, England
Reality check: This street has notable limitations across multiple dimensions. Best suited for young professionals (good), least for first-time buyers (below average).
Who Is This Street For?
Scored by profile based on what matters most to each group.
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
Safety score of 25 is the main barrier. School proximity doesn't compensate for high crime.
How this is calculated
Safety 30%, Schools 30%, Environment 20%, Amenities 10%, Energy 10%
Decent connectivity, but some areas could be better.
How this is calculated
Transport 35%, Walkability 30%, Amenities 25%, Market 10%
Moderate investment case — 3% growth, stable market. But environment limits appeal.
How this is calculated
Liquidity 35%, Market 35%, Price trend bonus up to +30
Limited by safety (25), environment (35), service access (16). Not ideal for settled retirement.
How this is calculated
Safety 25%, Environment 25%, Amenities 20%, Energy 15%, Walkability 15%
At £1,800,000, this is likely out of reach for most first-time buyers.
How this is calculated
Affordability 40%, Transport 25%, Amenities 20%, Safety 15%
Things You Should Know
Safety score 25/100 — crime rates are well above average. Exercise caution, especially at night.
Daily access score 16/100. Basic amenities like shops, GPs and post offices are not within easy walking distance.
How Life Works Here
Pencombe Mews is located in Kensington and Chelsea, near Kensington, Greater London. Crime is a significant concern, with 326 incidents recorded in 12 months — well above the national average. Shoplifting dominates reports. This is a quieter, more car-dependent location. The nearest shops and services may require a short drive. The closest is Denbigh Under Fives (kindergarten, 39m). Transport connections are strong, with rail and bus and tram links nearby. The nearest stop (Colville Road (W11)) is 72m away. The median property price is £1,800,000, with moderate growth of 3% over five years. Based on 7 transactions recorded since 2014. Rented accommodation predominates. There are 35 schools within 2 km, 33 rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted. 11 are rated Outstanding. Both primary and secondary options are available locally. The nearest school is just 252m away. However, high crime rates and a dense urban environment significantly undermine family suitability despite the school provision. The profile suggests appeal to both young professionals and property investors. Overall, this street scores 52 out of 100 for liveability, slightly below the district average. Note that the composite score masks a serious safety concern that may outweigh other strengths for many residents.
Score Breakdown
Each dimension scored 0-100 from open government data. Source listed under each bar.
police.uk crime data (12-month rolling)
OpenStreetMap amenities within 2km
DfT NaPTAN + TfL stops
DEFRA noise & air quality, OS green space
HM Land Registry price paid data
GIAS schools + Ofsted ratings
OSM footpath density + connectivity
EPC Register — awaiting public API access
Environment Agency flood zones
Property Market
Terraced | Freehold | Market: stable
Based on 7 transactions. Moderate sample — prices may not fully represent current market value.
Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data (Open Government Licence v3.0)
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Nearby Amenities
Public Services Nearby
Public facilities within walking distance from Pencombe Mews, with detailed information for each.
gyms & sports centres (5)
- Body Works West 57m · 1 min walk
- Bodyism 111m · 1 min walk
- Shanti Sadan 124m · 2 min walk
- Form Studios 261m · 3 min walk
- Powervibe Fitness Studio 492m · 6 min walk
hospitals (2)
- National Migraine Centre 848m · 11 min walk
- The Foreland Medical Centre 874m · 11 min walk
libraries (4)
- Notting Hill Gate Library 344m · 4 min walk
- North Kensington Library 700m · 9 min walk
- Kensal Library 1220m · 15 min walk
- Kensington Central Library 1416m · 18 min walk
parks & green spaces (1)
- Ladbroke Square Garden 336m · 4 min walk
schools (5)
- Colville Primary School 253m · 3 min walk
- Thomas Jones Primary School 706m · 9 min walk
- Fox Primary School 725m · 9 min walk
- Golborne & Maxilla Nursery School 885m · 11 min walk
- Holland Park School 966m · 12 min walk
Transport Links
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Data Transparency
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- OS Open Roads — Crown copyright and database right
- HM Land Registry Price Paid Data — Crown copyright
- police.uk crime data — Open Government Licence v3.0
- OpenStreetMap — ODbL licence
- DfT NaPTAN — Open Government Licence v3.0
- GIAS schools data — Crown copyright
- Environment Agency flood data — OGL v3.0
- DEFRA noise and air quality — OGL v3.0
- ONS Census 2021 — Open Government Licence v3.0
All scores are computed from publicly available government and open data. No proprietary data is used. Scores reflect statistical patterns, not guarantees.